Marissa Lizarraga

13358 E Almond Crest Dr., Vail, AZ, 85641

mlizarraga@email.arizona.edu 520.400.4981December 17, 2015To whom it may concern:I am writing to express my interest in a Registered Nurse position in the Pediatric Intensive CareUnit at Tucson Medical Center. As a Tucson native, I am committed to favorably impacting thecommunity that fostered my development and success. I am especially interested in caring forthe pediatric population while providing family centered care, a concept that is highly valued atTucson Medical Center. I have extensive experience in regards to working with children in theroles of a Sunday School Instructor at Vail Christian Church and a Group Leader at the YMCA ofSouthern Arizona. These experiences in addition to my strong clinical skills, outstandingorganizational skills, and my commitment to compassionate and excellent patient care, will makeme a valuable asset to your pediatric team.I recently graduated from the University of Arizonas College of Nursing BSN program. Throughthis program, I have gained clinical experience in a variety of different specialties, including 64hours spent in the Pediatric Medical-Surgical setting and 180 hours in the Pediatric IntensiveCare Unit for my senior preceptorship at Tucson Medical Center. In addition, I have completed120 hours of critical care experience on the Neurology and Medical-Surgical Intensive CareUnits at St. Josephs Hospital, adding to my experience and patient care in a critical care setting.Through the role of a student nurse I have provided a wide range of skills to the pediatricpopulation, including multiple nursing assessments, continuous monitoring and documentation,communication with patients and their families, medication administration, and developing careplans specific to each patients individual needs. In addition, upon completion of my seniorpreceptorship, I was able to competently manage the advanced technical aspects of patient carefor multiple patients and successfully demonstrated various critical care skills, includingendotracheal and tracheotomy site care and assessment.Through my extensive experiences in caring for children both inside and out of the clinicalsetting, I have been required to demonstrate skills such as organization, flexibility, leadership,responsibility, time management, critical thinking abilities, and conflict management. Inaddition, these roles have helped me to effectively communicate with families. I believe theseskills are essential to pediatric nursing and will ultimately contribute to increased positive patientoutcomes and care.I am committed and excited to work for a facility that holds the values of compassion,community, dedication, and integrity to the highest of standards, like that of Tucson MedicalCenter. My passion for working with children, education, experience, and sincere dedication toexceeding standards of patient care, makes me an excellent candidate for this job position. Iwelcome the opportunity to discuss with you personally how my skills set and strengths canbenefit your hospital and pediatric team. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.Sincerely,Marissa Lizarraga